He holds the highest public office in the country, subject to the limits set by the Constitution, and appoints the head of Government, who in turn draws up his programme and submits it to the National People's Assembly for approval.
El Presidente ejerce la magistratura suprema dentro de los límites fijados por la Constitución y designa al Jefe de Gobierno. Este último define su programa y lo somete a la aprobación de la Asamblea Popular Nacional.